CSSD Supervisor / Professional Nurse Theatre

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage the operations in the Centralised Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and ensure that adequate, functional and sterile medical devices are provided to the operating rooms and other departments in the hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1.  Oversee the day-to-day processes of the department


2. Manage the resources in the department


3. To identify, address and report departmental risks

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Level 2 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Operating Department Assistance 

Level 3 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Post Graduate Certificate/ Diploma in Perioperative Nursing or Diploma in Operating Department Assistance

Level 4 Hospital: Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Post Graduate Certificate/ Diploma in Perioperative Nursing and a Health Services Management Qualification 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Level 3 Hospital: 3-Years’ post qualification experience of which 2 years must be in a Theatre environment

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE